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...But whether Mr Berlusconi succeeds in thrusting Mr Musumeci to victory — and using Sicily as a springboard for the national campaign — is far from certain....
...The exit polls published by Italian media projected that Nello Musumeci, the centre-right candidate, will win about 38 per cent of the vote, against roughly 36 per cent of the vote for Giancarlo Cancelleri...
...With about 85 per cent of ballots counted yesterday Nello Musumeci, the candidate from the octogenarian former premier’s coalition, was leading Giancarlo Cancelleri, the Five Star candidate, by 39.8 per...
...Whoever prevails — Mr Musumeci appears to have a slight edge — will be able to claim pole position heading into the national race....
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